KRIKO was commissioned by Papierfabrik August Koehler SE with the complete process control technology for coating mass preparation. The project was carried out as part of the new construction of the PM8 paper machine in Kehl. As a certified Siemens Solution Partner for automation and drive technology, KRIKO supplied an Industry 4.0 solution as a foundation for the future.
Our Industry 4.0 solution for Koehler:
PROFINET across the entire field level
Siemens PCS 7 control technology in a virtual environment
Horizontal integration from goods receiving to the paper machine
PCS 7-compliant interfaces to the MES recipe system
Individual equipment modules according to ISA88 and Siemens standard
"The important thing is not to predict the future, but to be prepared for the future" (Pericles).
With our Industry 4.0 solution, we were able to successfully prepare Koehler for the future.
Technologies used
Specifically, the specialists at KRIKO developed new PCS 7 modules for communication with the recipe system and equipment modules for functions such as dosing, stirring and heating for this project. To enable easy maintenance of these individual program modules in the future, they were developed using Siemens standard tools and SIPAPER APL as a module library.
The scope of delivery also included the creation of the circuit diagrams, the control and drive cabinets with 60 speed-controlled drives with outputs from 1.5 kW to 300 kW and safety functions with Siemens S7 F-Systems.
By implementing this Industry 4.0 solution, KRIKO has successfully prepared Koehler for the challenges ahead and taken an important step towards future viability.
Why with KRIKO
Benefits for the Customer
Communication: Consistent networking on an Ethernet basis leads to fast and standardized communication between all systems.
Visualization: By visualizing the control technology, the software and hardware components could be separated, making it easier to expand and modernize performance at a later date.
Availability: Increase in system availability.
Maintenance: Minimization of maintenance effort.
Networking: Networking the control technology with the higher-level business processes.
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